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Jan 2022
35m 1s

Baker-Miller Pink

Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy
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This episode of Sawbones is a little lighter, and what’s lighter than pink? Nothing, especially when we’re talking about Baker-Miller Pink, a hue theorized to calm people down, quell violence, and maybe even influence muscle strength. It wasn’t the first color thought to have an effect on people’s behavior, and it’s EXACTLY as affective. Music: "Medicines" ... Show More
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